Stove Top Pasta Quick and Easy
Satisfy your pasta cravings in just 30 minutes with this simple yet flavorful stove top pasta recipe! "Stove Top Pasta Quick and Easy" is your go-to one-pan dish, combining al dente pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic all cooked together in a savory broth for maximum flavor and convenience. With no need to boil the pasta separately, this recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering a creamy finish thanks to the addition of Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this quick pasta recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner that's both comforting and effortlessly delicious. Serve it as-is or pair it with a fresh green salad for a complete meal you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3.5 cups Water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Add the pasta to the skillet, followed by the water or broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and let the pasta cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add a splash of water or broth as needed to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately. Offer additional Parmesan cheese on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2714 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
